NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 21: Gleyber Torres #25 of the New York Yankees reacts after hitting a home run during the seventh inning against the Chicago White Sox at Yankee Stadium on May 21, 2021 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
In mid-January, right in the sweet spot for suckering fans of all ages with well-placed trade speculation, the Twitter world briefly shouted that the Yankees were about to acquire Reds ace Luis Castillo.
An exceptional No. 2 behind Gerrit Cole! And all it would cost was … Gleyber Torres?